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DJ AM cameo to stay in “Iron Man 2″

April 22nd, 2010

A cameo by the late DJ AM (aka Adam Goldstein) shot two months before his death last summer will remain in next month’s sure-to-be-blockbuster Iron Man 2. Director Jon Favreau has told the Los Angeles Times that he wanted to keep it in as a fond farewell to AM. “We tried to make it respectful, [...]

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Under Inflated Tires Caused Celeb Plane Crash

April 7th, 2010

US federal safety investigators said on Tuesday that under inflated tires caused the 2008 plane crash involving Travis Barker and DJ AM in which four people died. Other factors in the crash like a design flaw in the aircraft and the decision by the captain to abort takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina were also cited [...]

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Top Shockers ’09: The Death of DJ AM

December 18th, 2009

As 2009 comes to a close, MuchMusic is rounding up all the major moments of the year in a one-hour special – MuchNews: Top Shockers ’09. Fans and celebrities alike were shocked to learn that DJ AM was found dead in his New York apartment on August 28th. Born Adam Goldstein, the DJ’s body was [...]

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Travis Barker reaches settlement in jet crash case

December 8th, 2009

Travis Barker has struck a deal in the jet crash case. TMZ reports that settlement papers were filed on December 3rd, but are confidential with the terms undisclosed. DJ AM’s estate is also currently trying to settle with defendants Clay Lacy Aviation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Global Exec Aviation and others.

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DJ AM’s Eric B & Rakim vintage shirt for sale

December 4th, 2009

Since DJ AM passed away in August, we’ve seen his extensive sneaker collection put up for auction. But that’s not all. Toronto-based online vintage clothing boutique Defunkd is currently auctioning off a super-rare Eric B & Rakim tee once owned and worn by DJ AM himself.

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DJ AM’s shoes to be auctioned on eBay

November 13th, 2009

DJ AM’s extensive shoe collection is to be auctioned off this Sunday on eBay. More than 800 pairs of sneakers owned by the late Adam Goldstein will go on the block beginning at 4:30 pm PST on Sunday. The collection is said to include both worn and unworn rare, retro and limited-edition shoes by Nike, [...]

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DJ AM’s home for sale

November 4th, 2009

DJ AM’s bachelor pad is up for sale. The four-bedroom, 3300 square foot home in Beverly Hills has been put on the market by the late DJ’s estate for a whopping $3.8 million dollars (U.S.).

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Travis Barker visits burn centre

October 9th, 2009

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker dropped by the Georgia burn centre on Wednesday where he was treated after his near-fatal plane crash with the late DJ AM. Barker, whose band was touring in the area, went to thank the doctors and visit with patients. The drummer tweeted after his visit, writing “I’ll never forget them or [...]

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MTV to air DJ AM’s documentary series

October 5th, 2009

MTV will air DJ AM’s documentary about drug addiction. The network announced today that the eight-episode series called Gone Too Far will premiere Monday, October 12th. The show follows the late DJ working with real-life addicts and their families, helping them battle their addiction.

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DJ AM died of “accidental overdose”

September 29th, 2009

The results have come in on the official cause of DJ AM’s death. The medical examiner’s office ruled today that DJ AM died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and cocaine. According to the toxicology report, the DJ born Adam Goldstein had a combination of several drugs in his system, including cocaine, oxycontin, xanax [...]

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